What do you do if your life coaching feedback reveals areas for growth and development?

Embracing change is essential when addressing areas for development, as it signifies a willingness to evolve and grow. Rather than resisting change out of fear or discomfort, embracing it opens the door to new opportunities and possibilities for improvement. By recognizing that change is often necessary for personal and professional advancement, individuals can approach areas for development with an open mind and a positive attitude. This mindset allows for greater flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in navigating challenges and achieving desired outcomes. Ultimately, embracing change paves the way for continuous learning, self-improvement, and success in reaching one's full potential.

Let's face it, none of us is ever going to know everything. So it's really not worth trying. However, if you have welcomed feedback into your life with the intention of becoming the best-version of yourself or achieving a specific goal then open your mind to it and take it as it is intended. Feedback, Truly is a gift! Whether good or bad it all has the potential to help you be who you want to be or get to where you want to go.

Acknowledge the feedback openly and accept it with a growth mindset. Understand that feedback, even if it points out areas of improvement, is valuable for your development as a life coach.

I did not do well in my MA exams. I was 2 marks away from being eligible for a national level exam. That seemed like a failure at the time. I embraced the information the results gave me. I could not be that but I could be a whole other thing. That began me sharpening my skills as a Therapist now a Coach too. Embrace the space of uncertainty with purposeful action, growth oriented activities. You as a human are here to strive. Accept what is Build what you can. Nothing is a failure. You didn't reach there but your here no one can take from you

Isn’t it great to find out what could be done better? If you’ve found out the areas you need to grow and develop then you should start working on how to do that. We should remember that no one is perfect and there’s always gonna be room for improvement and growth in each one of us. So let’s just accept the fact and embrace all the positive changes one could bring about in themselves.

Everyone needs to plan What I want? What I need to do in order to reach what I want? These two pieces adheres to competency 'What client wants to accomplish?' 'What they are willing or able to do?' These create your outcome and plans to accomplish the outcome. Once clear on these pieces, you will be filled with energy Often we overlook willingness to do things and many well laid goals crash!

Identify actionable steps you can take to address the areas for growth and development identified in the feedback. Break down larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks and create a plan of action to work towards improvement.

Even coaches have coaches and/or coach supervision. Having that external voice that can help you look at things with objective eyes, challenge your thinking and motivate you to keep on track is really worth the investment if you are making changes to your life.

Seek support from mentors, peers, or colleagues who can provide guidance, advice, and additional resources to support your growth and development. Collaborate with others to learn new skills, gain different perspectives, and overcome challenges.

Continuing coach education hours can be a supportive way to continue your development as a Coach. Seek out experiences that either advance your current knowledge or enhance your development in some way. If you are looking for ICF accredited CCEs, check out the ESS (Education Search Services) system on the ICF website to find an opportunity that suits your development needs. Get curious about what skills would add value to your coaching practice. You could always discuss this with a Mentor Coach or Coach Supervisor, if need be. Ultimately, continuing to develop yourself as a person and a Coach is part of the journey of becoming a great Coach.

Reflecting daily is crucial when working on areas for development as it allows for continuous self-awareness and growth. Taking time to review the day's experiences, successes, and challenges provides valuable insights into our strengths and weaknesses. By acknowledging areas that require improvement, we can proactively identify specific actions and strategies to address them. Daily reflection fosters a habit of accountability and self-improvement, leading to steady progress and personal development over time. It serves as a powerful tool for honing skills, enhancing performance, and achieving our goals.

I'd say this is vital. Why? Well, because in my experience people quite often start off heading in one direction and then along the way they have new realisations, unexpected detours, conflicting priorities and those nasty curve-balls we all get from time to time. So keep asking yourself, I am on track and am I still on the right track?

Reflection offers you the pause to process what has happened through your actions in your plan up until now. It provides that opportunity to assess where we started and where we are in this moment and ask if it is sufficient to move towards what we aspire for. If yes we continue with satisfaction If not we course correct and refine what we need to. Reflection brings refinement to our efforts!

Maintaining momentum is critical of long-term growth and transformation. It's easy to set our sights on the end goal and forget about the journey there, but it's the steps along the way that truly shape us. Celebrating small victories is more than just a feel-good strategy; it's a powerful way to remind ourselves of the progress we're making, even when it feels slow or inconsequential.

For me when you start on some form of transition in your life to something new it can seem like a mountain to climb. This is why so many people get discouraged or even give up. So make sure you do celebrate the small wins - what did Ralph Waldo Emerson say 'life is a journey, not a destination', so enjoy the ride.

Commit to continuous learning and professional development as a life coach. Take advantage of training programs, workshops, seminars, and other educational opportunities to enhance your knowledge, skills, and expertise in areas identified for improvement.

Take a moment to slow down and take a longer-term approach. All this short-term thinking has already got you to where you are now. It's now time to think in decades rather than in quarters.

There’s only one thing to do - work on improvement. However, there’s one thing I want to share here. As life coaches, we may have a tendency to be one workshop junkies. There’s a risk of following the next shiny thing, the next shiny procedure, which is ok. But ensure you have more depth than spread. After all, the depth in our area gives us the tag of being “specialists”. Btw this is also true of “coachees”, who also display this tendency, not with a real need to learn, but with FOMO. Chill. When the student is ready, the teacher appears

When working on areas for development, various psychological elements can come into play and potentially hinder progress. One common challenge is the fear of failure or inadequacy, which can lead to self-doubt and reluctance to step out of one's comfort zone. Additionally, perfectionism may arise, causing individuals to set unrealistic standards and become overly critical of their efforts. Moreover, cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias or the tendency to focus on evidence that supports existing beliefs, can impede objective self-assessment and hinder growth. Overcoming these psychological barriers requires self-awareness, resilience, and a willingness to embrace vulnerability.

In the life of a coach, self awareness and continuous learning goes hand in hand. Just how it is so important to work on the feedback received, it is also equally important to reflect the changes you implemented and how it positively impacted your coaching skills. Practising gratitude towards the person who helped you become better as a coach is a must.